Shonn Greene

Bio

Shonn Greene is a running back for the Tennessee Titans. He played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

EARLY YEARS

Greene was born on August 21, 1985 in Sicklerville, New Jersey. As a senior at Winslow Township High School in Atco, New Jersey, Greene played running back and linebacker. That year, he rushed for 1,378 yards and 16 TD, earning first-team all-conference and second-team all-state.

Defensively, Greene had 191 career tackles and one interception.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

After leaving the university in 2007 to improve his grades, Greene returned in 2008 and had his best seasons. He was second in the nation and first in the Big-Ten with 1,850 rushing yards and fourth in the nation with 20 TDs. He was the only player that season to rush for 100-plus yards in every game. For his efforts, Greene was awarded the Big-Ten Offensive Player of the Year, the Doak Walker Award, and was a consensus All-American. He finished sixth in voting for the Heisman Trophy.

NEW YORK JETS

Greene was drafted in the third round (65th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Jets.

He was the primary back-up behind Leon Washington his rookie season and then behind LaDainian Tomlinson his second season. Going into his third season in 2011, Greene took over the starting running back position on his way to his first 1,000-yard season, finishing with 1,054 yards and six TDs.

He followed that up with 1,063 yards and eight TDs in 2012.

TENNESSEE TITANS

Greene signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Titans on March 13, 2013.

As the back-up to Chris Johnson, Greene ran the ball only 77 times for 295 yards and four TDs.

News

Tennessee Titans running back Shonn Greene was arrested Friday night on charges of parking in a handicap spot, driving on a revoked/suspended license, reckless driving and resisting stop/halt/frisk, according to The Tennessean... Read more

After weeks of speculation surrounding his future in Tennessee, the Titans have decided to release Chris Johnson after failing to find a trade partner, as first reported by Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean... Read more

The Titans made the necessary moves this offseason to be able to field a team significantly better than last season. They went out, signed free agents and really addressed the talent level... Read more